Check with the office. The official pages for this service leave out some details, or are older than a year. Use this page as a starting point and confirm fees and documents before you apply.
A birth in Australia of a Bulgarian citizen's child is registered in Bulgaria by sending the legalised record to the embassy or the municipality; the Bulgarian birth certificate with personal ID number is needed before a passport.
Where to apply in Australia
Embassy of Bulgaria, 29 Pindari Crescent, O'Malley, Canberra (ACT); the only Bulgarian post in Australia, serving all states. Consular office hours 09:30-12:30.
Contact details for every office are on the page of the embassy and consulates of Bulgaria.
How to apply
Send a certified copy/excerpt with an application giving the parents' Bulgarian address, within six months | or bring the legalised record and translation to the municipality
Documents you need
- Certified copy of local birth record
- Application with Bulgarian permanent address
- Apostille (or legalisation)
- Bulgarian translation if filed at the municipality
Fees and processing time
The official pages do not publish a fee for this service. Ask the office before you apply.
Good to know
Page shows only a 2018-2026 copyright notice; passport/ID/licence fees are not on the pages read (fee page lists visa fees only). Deadline: six months from issue of the local record.
Official sources
Check before you apply
This page summarises information published by Bulgaria's official channels, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Fees and requirements can change at short notice, so confirm with the office that will handle your case.
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